Is Crime Exploding In New York City?

Zero Hedge: NYC Sees 400% Jump In Shootings As Undercover Unit Disbanded

As the NYPD disbands its undercover investigations unit, taking hundreds of crime-spotting undercover officers off the streets (a decision that will almost certainly lead to fewer low level arrests, but also leaves an opening for more serious crime to make a comeback), it appears one of the most closely followed crime metrics in NYC has skyrocketed compared with the same period last year.

According to stats released by the department, the number of shootings reported in NYC over the past week hit 55, compared with just 12 during the same period last year. That's a nearly 5-fold rise.

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WNU Editor: I have a lot of friends who live in New York city and outside the five boroughs. Most of them are progressives, and I am always asking for their opinion. On this issue, they believe the police should be substantially reduced/de-funded. And as for the explosion of crime, they are all blaming President Trump for this crisis.